Catching Sweetfish in Tama River from "Guide to Famous Spots of Edo Vol.3"
Compiled by Saitō Chōshū, Painted by Hasegawa Settan 1834-1836 (Tempō 5 to Tempō 7) Kaga Collection 256

Tama River was famous for its sweetfish. It is written that from early summer to late autumn, the Edo residents would come to Tama River from miles around to catch sweetfish.


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